Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Prateek Madhav, Co-Founder and CEO of the Assistive Technology Foundation (ATF), was honoured with the National Award for Individual Excellence by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu, recognizing his impactful contributions to the assistive technology landscape in India. His efforts have enabled over one million persons with disabilities by strengthening the AT ecosystem, supporting more than 500 assistive technology startups, and accelerating numerous ventures focused on inclusion. This recognition highlights his dedication to advancing disability empowerment on a national scale.